The construction-oriented degree programme in civil engineering deals with the planning, construction and operation of structures, with a focus on structural and civil engineering. This includes residential, commercial and industrial buildings as well as infrastructure structures such as bridges. Their construction and calculation are an essential focus of the study programme.
Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering
Type:
Full time
Course language:
German
Standard study period:
7 semesters, incl. one practical semester
Start of study:
Winter semester
Application deadline:
15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission)
Admission requirements:
General higher education entrance qualification/ entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences/ equivalently recognised prior vocational training
Profile
Ensure new construction and maintenance of structures
The design and calculation of structures are an essential part of the degree programme. This is done on the basis of mathematical-technical and scientific knowledge and methods. They are used, for example, in the planning of load-bearing structures, the selection of building materials and the dimensioning of components, the determination of the load-bearing capacity of the building ground or those measures that become necessary in the meantime during the construction of buildings.
Apart from the construction disciplines, construction management is another focus. Here you plan and manage the implementation of construction projects. This concerns the selection of construction methods, the economic efficiency in planning and execution of construction services as well as the cooperation with all planners as well as the executors directly on the construction site in compliance with all legal regulations. In addition to new construction, the preservation of buildings and building in the existing fabric is of great importance.
Does this degree programme suit you?
For the full-time civil engineering programme, you should have a high level of mathematical, physical as well as technical understanding. The use of subject-specific software, reports and presentations require an affinity for IT and an openness to digital solutions. You take a solution-oriented approach to problems and excel in working independently.
The planning work and execution of the construction projects take place both in the office and on the construction site with a team of architects, specialist planners, clients and the companies carrying out the work. As a civil engineer, you should therefore have good communication skills and be well organised.
Is this degree programme right for me?
You bring these qualities with you
- interest in construction processes and structures
- high mathematical, physical and technical understanding
- IT affinity and an openness towards digital solutions
- problem solving skills
- organisational skills
- independent working style
- teamwork and communication skills
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Information day for prospective students on the 11th of June 2024
Would you like to get to know the course content better, talk to students and discover the campus? Come to the information day of the civil engineering department on the 11th of June!
Course flyer
Flyer Studiengang Bauingenieurwesen (B. Eng.) (PDF, 259.15 KB)
Contact
The colleagues at the student counselling service provide information to prospective students, first-year students, parents, teachers and students on all general questions about the degree programme. If you have specific questions or concerns about the Bachelor's degree programme in Civil Engineering, please contact the student counselling service.
Subject Counselling Service
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Schweibenz
Professor for Construction Operations and Management
Student Advisor Civil Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering Dual (BEng)
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Career Prospects
Career Prospects
Civil engineers are sought-after specialists with a high level of responsibility. Therefore, career starters are offered very good – also financial – prospects upon successful completion of their studies. You can choose to become self-employed, for example with an engineering office, or you can opt for employment in a company in the construction industry, construction trade, project management or similar. After the bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a master's degree is also possible.
Possible areas of application
- road construction company
- building construction and civil engineering companies
- construction planning departments
- construction management
- property developers
- building materials industry
- architect's office
- distribution
- manufacturers of building products
- development departments
- public administrations
- consultancy and expert opinions
- facility management etc.
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Prepared for the world of work
The civil engineering degree programme prepares you to competently handle the following situations:
- They accompany the construction of a new building as well as construction measures on existing buildings from the first sketch to completion, e.g. the construction of a factory building, the conversion and modernisation of a residential building or the maintenance of a railway bridge.
- To do this, they design, construct and calculate the individual parts of the structure from the foundation to the roof. They decide on the construction method, select the building elements and the suitable materials such as steel, wood, masonry or concrete.
- They ensure that the structure meets both legal and technical requirements. For example, they accompany the approval procedure and ensure stability as well as compliance with the current requirements for energy efficiency and emission protection.
- They plan and control the execution of construction projects in the office and on the construction site. In dialogue with architects, specialist planners, clients and the companies carrying out the work, they ensure the completion of the building project with regard to time, costs and quality.
- They work on technical problems independently and systematically in a team as well as individually on the basis of scientific working methods. In doing so, they apply their knowledge and skills, e.g. in the use of specialised software, and expand their knowledge as required. They support decision-making processes, e.g. through reports and presentations.
These degree programmes might also interest you
More courses| Degree programme | Teaching language | Start of study | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
Civil Engineering (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission)
|
| |
Civil Engineering | Dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission)
|
| |
Infrastructure Systems (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission)
|
| |
Infrastructure Systems | Dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission)
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Urban Water Management | Dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission)
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Study Content
Course of studies
The standard period of study for the full-time degree programme in civil engineering is seven semesters and concludes with a bachelor of engineering degree.
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Semester 1 – 2 |
Compulsory modules, basic studies: structural engineering, infrastructure systems |
| Semester 3 – 4 | Compulsory modules, basic studies: Structural engineering |
| Semester 5 | Practical semester |
| Semester 6 – 7 |
Compulsory modules, in-depth studies, elective modules, |
Study content
During the first four semesters, students learn the technical and scientific basics of civil engineering. In the sixth and seventh semesters, the specialised knowledge is deepened and an individual focus is set through elective modules.
In the currently valid module handbooks, study and examination regulations and statutes of the civil engineering department you will find the module overview, a detailed description of the modules and study contents, the study plan as well as the statutes for the implementation of the selection procedure for the Civil Engineering degree programme.
Teaching formats
The theory semesters in the civil engineering degree programme guarantee a theoretically sound and, thanks to the choice of teaching formats, equally practical study.
- Lectures
- Seminars
- (Laboratory) exercises
- Projects
- Excursions
- Tutorials
Modules
The content of the bachelor's degree programme in civil engineering consists of general fundamentals, fundamentals of construction, content of structural engineering, construction management and law as well as infrastructure:
- Mathematics, technical drawing, surveying, communication and scientific work, reflection on theory-practice transfer and course of studies.
- Statics, structural design, building materials, building physics
- Foundation engineering, solid construction, steel construction, timber construction, building in existing contexts, history of constructionProject management, construction operations, construction planning, construction law, construction management, environmental protection
- Urban construction
Practical semester
To support the transfer between theory and practice, a practical semester is integrated into the degree programme, which is supervised by the university of applied sciences. It can also be used for a stay abroad or participation in a research project.
For detailed information, please refer to the internship regulations on the study organisation page.
Application & Contact
Dates & requirements for your application
The most important deadlines, dates and admission requirements for the bachelor's degree programme in Civil Engineering are compiled here. You can find out which steps you need to take for a successful application in the next section.
Dates
- 11th of June: Info day for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Urban Water Management
- by 15th of July: register and submit an online application
- by 15th of July: apply for a higher semester to continue a degree programme you have started at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Access requirements
- General university entrance qualification according to the Brandenburg university act: General higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences or previous vocational training recognised as equivalent
This is how you apply!
In the following, we explain to you which aspects you should pay attention to from the registration for the central allocation of study places to the matriculation (enrolment).
Further information
The following links provide you, and especially international applicants, with further information on the topics of application and enrolment at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
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Application & Enrolment Procedure
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Contact & Services
The student counselling service provides information and advice on general questions about studying as well as on topics such as choosing a degree programme, application, enrolment and study organisation.
For subject-specific questions on module content, credit transfer, examinations or specialisations in the civil engineering degree programme, the subject counselling service is the right place to go.
Subject Counselling Service
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Schweibenz
Professor for Construction Operations and Management
Student Advisor Civil Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering Dual (BEng)
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